Ride Report

Chris ‘HOPPO’ Hopkinson Quibell Park Outdoor Track 29th/30th September At 7pm on the 29th September i pedalled away from the startline at Quibell Park Outdoor Track not knowing that this was going to be one of the toughest 24hrs i had ever spent on a bike. The weather was mild and dry and the wind calm, perfect really. The first 6hrs went pretty much to plan taking the 100km, 100 mile, 200km and 6hr records although already by this time i was beginning to realise that on a flat track i could not miss even one pedal stroke, there was [...]

My attempt to set 24h record took place in Montichiari at the Velodromo Fassa Bortolo. The track is wooden, 250m in length. My supporters were Roberto, the masseur Franco and the mechanic Fabio. The judges were Zoran, Irma and Barbara. During the attempt spectators came to support me. Before the record attempt I stayed at the hotel Garda. I met the judges at breakfast. Gathering my things, I came to the track an hour before the start. I made some laps for warming up. Irma gave me documents to sign. Zoran showed how the scoreboard works. During my riding the [...]

Rider's Narrative Summary Record Attempt: Tennessee S-N, N-S, S-N-S Rider: Johnny Burrell 9-24-2017     6:52 AM CST Start location: Genesis United Methodist Church Hwy 231 state line TN-AL The conditions were clear, sunny skies 64 low 90.6 high. I did these records to raise money and attention for the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation https://www.scottcares.org/new-events/2017/9/30/johnny-b-cares-ride I rode a Trek Speed Concept Time Trial bike with a Zipp Super 9 rear disk wheel and Firecrest 808 front wheel. I ate and drank sports mix, grape juice and ice water along with a few turkey avocado sandwiches, dates and sushi (mango California [...]

Record attempt: Illinois W-E Rider: Ellen Wolcott Start date and time: October 1, 2017 6:01 a.m. Start location: State line sign just west of the bridge over the Mississippi River. Conditions: It was about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, with a light breeze at the start. The headwind increased quickly by sunrise, lessening a little bit by the end but becoming a strong crosswind. The temperature rose to 77. Why: I was inspired to go for the record when our local bike group noted that no woman had set the record and that one of us ought to go for it. Equipment: [...]

I started the race early morning, August 31, 2017, at exactly 4:20 AM. The start location was Highway 6/50, at the Colorado border with Utah. Approximately 30 miles west of Grand Junction, Colorado Other than darkness, the conditions were perfect. I believe upper 60s for temperature and clear skies. I attempted to break the overall record for this race for two reasons. Number one, as a fundraiser for a veterans charity called Paws For Purple Hearts. And secondly, to test myself and push myself to some limits. I felt like the overall record was doable but I came up just [...]